Lower East Side

Apartments & Real Estate

Apartments in general have been getting updated. The Lower East Side used to be known for run-down slums with crazy "features" (like having your shower in the kitchen). This isn't really a regular happening anymore, although don't be surprised if you come across some 7-floor walkups. Also, don't judge a building by its foyer and stairway as they seem to be the last to get updated. You can find many buildings with dingy foyers that have neat and modern apartments.

One curious problem for would-be sharers in this neighborhood is that many of the 2-bedroom apartments here have one giant master bedroom and one tiny bedroom - something that's just bound to cause frustration between roommates!

If you're looking for deals, we recommend you look closer to the border with Chinatown: the rents tend to be lower there.

Selected Rental Buildings

• 104 Suffolk (104 Suffolk Street, Lower East Side) {1 available apt}
  5-story walk-up building
• 164 Ludlow Street (Lower East Side) {1 available apt}
  A low-rise walk-up building.
• 181 East Houston Street (Lower East Side) {1 available apt}
  A low-rise walk-up building.
• 25 Clinton (25 Clinton Street, Lower East Side) {1 available apt}
  
• 89 Clinton Street (Lower East Side) {1 available apt}
  A low-rise building.

See all Lower East Side Rental Apartment Buildings (40 buildings)

Selected No-Fee Rental Listings

• $2,850 1-Bedroom at 104 Suffolk
  available 01/Nov/2010 posted 02/Sep/2010.
• $4,350 3-Bedroom at 181 East Houston Street
  available 01/Oct/2010 posted 30/Aug/2010.
• $1,950 Studio at 25 Clinton
  available 11/Dec/2010 posted 26/Aug/2010.
• $1,695 1-Bedroom at 164 Ludlow Street
  available 01/Sep/2010 posted 25/Aug/2010.
• $5,495 3-Bedroom at 89 Clinton Street
  available 02/Sep/2010 posted 18/Aug/2010.

See all Lower East Side No Fee Rental Apartments (6 total)

Condo & Co-op Buildings

• 186 Orchard Street (Lower East Side)
  A low-rise walk-up condo building.
• 195 Bowery (195 Bowery Street, Lower East Side)
  A modern mid-rise condo building.
• 7 Essex Street (Lower East Side)
  A modern condo building with loft-style apartments.

See all Lower East Side Condo Apartment Buildings (9 buildings)

• 385 Grand Street (Lower East Side)
  This building is part of the Seward Park Housing Corporation.
• 63 Pitt Street (Lower East Side)
  A low-rise walk-up building offering laundry facilities.

See our list of Lower East Side Co-op Apartment Buildings (6 buildings)